By Mubarak Mahmood.
The National Broadcasting Commission NBC Bauchi State Office has charged Radio Nigeria Globe FM to remain professional and objective in the discharge of its duties.
The Bauchi State Officer of the NBC Muhammad Bala Sani who gave the charge during a courtesy visit to the new General Manager in his office, said the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the Commission and the station owing to the fact that it regulates and oversees broadcast operations in the state.
Muhammad Bala also cautioned the station to exercise great care in its political programmes, by closely monitoring the remarks of politicians and ensuring that all political discussions adhere to the broadcasting code.
He further advised the station to keep the public informed about newly introduced programmes for enlightenment or entertainment purposes.
The NBC State Officer also urged the General Manager to remind Duty Continuity Announcers DCAs to always apologize to listeners whenever there is an interruption in power supply or any technical fault during live or recorded programmes.
In his response, the General Manager Globe FM Bauchi Malam Alkasim Bala, reaffirmed that Radio Nigeria remains a professional broadcasting organization committed to upholding media ethics and serve as model for others to emulate.
Alkasim Bala assured the Commission that ths station would continue to strictly adhere to the NBC Code and the commission’s management to make its regulatory responsibilities easier and more effective.